Parshat Vayetzei

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Jacob's dream of the ladder to heaven, his years working for Laban, his marriages to Rachel and Leah, and the birth of the twelve tribes. Genesis 28:10-32:3.

Agnias Among the Fathers

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 1:432

It’s a story filled with sibling rivalry, lingering resentment, and, well, a whole lot of armed conflict. The animosity, you see, didn’t just end with Jacob tricking Esau out of hi...

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Zepho in Battle and Jobab

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 1:434

That’s exactly what happened to Zepho. After a fierce battle, Joseph—yes, that Joseph, of the coat of many colors—returned triumphant. But instead of celebrating, he ordered Zepho ...

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Zepho in Battle and Balaam

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 1:447

We're talking about Zepho, a king who, with divine assistance, achieved a monumental victory. You'd think such an experience would cement his faith. But no. Despite God's help, Zep...

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Joseph's Transgression and Israelites

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 1:448

Our tale begins after the passing of Joseph, a figure of immense importance in the Jewish narrative. With Joseph gone, along with his brothers and even Pharaoh's mighty men, a new ...

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Egypt: Joseph Among the Fathers

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 1:488

Our story takes us back to Joseph in Egypt, a man who rose from prisoner to viceroy. As his life neared its end, Joseph knew he had one crucial task left: to ensure his bones would...

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Issachar and the Patriarchs

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 2:4

Turns out, in Jewish tradition, names can be packed with meaning, hinting at destinies and even entire tribal characteristics. We see this beautifully illustrated in the lineage of...

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Simon's Legacy

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 2:18

Today, let's step into the world of the sons of Jacob, and listen to the final exhortations of Simon to his sons. Like his brother Reuben before him, Simon focused intently on a pa...

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Wisdom of Levi and Abel

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 2:21

As his days dwindled, he called his children together, not just to say goodbye, but to share the story of his life, and astonishingly, to foretell their futures, all the way to the...

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Zebulun's Compassion

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 2:48

to the story of Zebulun, one of the twelve sons of Jacob, and see how his compassion became his legacy. He’s not always the first name that comes to mind when we think of the tribe...

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